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Joshua

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Joshua

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I'm a computer science major at Penn State with a lot of application-oriented programming experience, but also academic experience. Some highlights include 1560 on the SAT and 5 on AP Comp Sci A.

Education

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Elliot

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elliot

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Elliot's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

I am from a small town in Iowa and currently a fourth year student at the University of Chicago studying economics. During my time here I have studied abroad twice. Two years ago in Beijing, China and last spring in Athens, Greece. I can speak English and Spanish fluently and can speak a little Mand...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Dinesh

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Dinesh

Doctor of Philosophy, Inorganic Chemistry
Dinesh's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry

I am a chemistry Ph.D. graduate of the Wayne State University. I have also been tutoring chemistry for more than six years. With my extensive experience, I'm able to help struggling students and improve their knowledge in various fields of chemistry. I enjoy teaching and seeing student's progress. D...

Education

University of Ruhuna

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Wayne State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Inorganic Chemistry

Mary

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Mary

Bachelor's
Mary's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

I am able.

Education

University

Bachelor's

Samuel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Samuel

Bachelors, Philosophy
Samuel's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Reading
GED Prep
GED Social Studies

Howdy!My tutoring philosophy is simple. To be successful we'll have three key steps. First we will define the goal we are working to achieve. Second, we track our progress towards that goal using research-backed strategies for learning. Third, celebrate success when you achieve your goals!To give a ...

Education

University of Michigan

Bachelors, Philosophy

Robert

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Robert

Masters, Creative Writing (Fiction)
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

Writing empowers you. I know that can be hard to believe. Most assignments can feel arbitrary, many classes pretend that composition is detached from purpose or audience, and written work can feel like jumping through hoops. As a result, our current approach to composition often teaches students the...

Education

Antioch L.A.

Masters, Creative Writing (Fiction)

Utah Valley University

Bachelors, English / psychology

Oscar

Certified Tutor

Oscar

Masters, Nuclear Engineering
Oscar's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

I have tutored numerous types of high and low level math for many years. I also have my B.S. and M.S. in Engineering. I always have fun tutoring since I find math fun as well (I better, I've been doing it all my life!).I also like to tutor on my free time and my number one priority is to make sure t...

Education

The University of Tennessee

Masters, Nuclear Engineering

University of Florida

Bachelors, Nuclear Engineering

Nicole

Certified Tutor

Nicole

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Nicole's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

I am currently a sophomore undergraduate student at the Honors College at Stony Brook University, pursuing a B.S. in Biology on the pre-med track. Prior to attending Stony Brook, I graduated from Hunter College High School, in New York City. As a NYC resident, I have plenty of experience both taking...

Education

Stony Brook University Honors College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Jodi

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Jodi

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Jodi's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Cell Biology
Elementary School
Elementary School English

My life long passion has been teaching and influencing children. For 20 years I volunteered in community/church based organizations, teaching and helping the young. After raising my own children, I decided to go back to school and get a teaching degree. I graduated Trinity Christian College with an ...

Education

Trinity Christian College

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Manuel

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Manuel

Bachelor of Science, Spanish
Manuel's other Tutor Subjects
AP Spanish Language & Culture
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Spanish

I am a native Spanish speaker. While living in Honduras I worked in two organizations for orphaned children. I taught religious studies and music. I was also a youth leader at my church. Personally, I feel that education is one of the best gifts you can receive. I'm currently a student at Virginia C...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Spanish

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Allison

A Beginner's Guide: Excel Tutor • +14 Subjects

I am a graduate of Miami University in Oxford Ohio. I have my Bachelor's in Applied Biology and a minor in Data Intelligence. I am currently a Master's student at the University of Florida pursuing my degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. I have been a team leader in many of my college courses, creating study guides and hosting study sessions. I have covered a wide array of topics in my educational career. I have a strong passion for Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Zoology, Literature and Writing. I am also very enthused about the opportunity to help students prep for standardized testing and college entry exams. I remember very well how stressful those periods of time were for me, and I would love to be able to help lessen that stress for current students. I work a varied schedule, so we have plenty of time to find a session that works best for you. I am looking forward to helping you propel into your educational future.

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Navian

ACT Prep Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am currently working towards my degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia. I've enjoyed mentorship and tutoring since my 9th-grade summer where I was a tutor and counselor at an annual summer camp. Since then, I have had the opportunity to mentor and help those who come from low-income backgrounds to achieve their educational goals through clubs in my high school and even in my family where my sister has been diagnosed with slight autism.I tutor biology and up to college-level calculus. I love both of these subjects because it's amazing to learn biological functions and just appreciate them when you can actually identify them in your daily life. Math is just fun, I love it! I plan to use both of these interests to eventually develop low-cost, high-performance prosthetics to ensure equal opportunities for many others.I enjoying getting to know my students and typically teach by going through assignments/tests with them to learn and reinforce concepts.Outside of academia, I love computers, anime, running, reading, videogames, and just having fun.I believe that learning never ends and it's one of the many joys of this life.

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CJ

Graduate Test Prep Tutor • +5 Subjects

I graduated from the University of North Texas Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Integrative Studies. I tutor the LSAT with a particular focus on Logic Games. There is no universal approach to the LSAT, different strategies work for different students, and I try to tailor my instruction to students abilities and learning styles.

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Aijamal

College English Tutor • +29 Subjects

A recent graduate from Anderson University, IN. Born and raised in Kyrgyzstan (Central Asia), where I grew up speaking 2 languages: Kyrgyz and Russian. Started learning English in school and constantly practiced it outside of it. In college, I double majored in Spanish and Theatre where I was a part of Foreign Language Honors Society. Along with learning Spanish, I also took some German classes which I'm planning to continue to study. I've had over 3 years of teaching experience teaching English and Spanish. The age range of students I've worked with was mostly 5 to 23 years old. I've always been an active learner, watching movies with subtitles, singing along with the artists trying to eliminate my accent, and of course, read, read, and read. Although this is my preferred technique to practice the language, I will adjust it to make the experience of learning languages enjoyable and most importantly efficient.

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Denise

Adult Literacy Tutor • +18 Subjects

I am honored to be here with Varsity Tutors! I am a certified Spanish teacher and I have been teaching for 25 years. I would love to work with you to create lessons that are tailored to your needs and your learning style! We will discuss your goals as well as assess your strengths and weaknesses in the content. In that way, I can create your individualized lessons that cater to your exact needs and wants for your learning. I teach with a growth mindset, believing that everyone has the potential to succeed in their learning. I would be honored to be part of your learning journey!

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Aarzu

Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects

Hi, I'm Aarzu! I'm currently an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University, studying biochemistry and computer science. Since I was in elementary school, I have been making efforts to learn and understand mathematical concepts at more advanced levels through self studying and classes outside of school. I also have a lot of experience tutoring kids of all ages in math. I tutored at my local Russian School of Mathematics as well as at my high school through the National Honor Society. I also have experience tutoring high schoolers in chemistry.I love finding ways to explain complicated concepts in simpler ways because not only is it rewarding to help others gain a deeper understanding of a subject I am so passionate about, but because it gives me an opportunity to understand the concept at a deeper level.Aside from my experience tutoring kids in both simple and advanced math concepts, I also have the grades and test scores to indicate my knowledge of the material. I received an 800 both on the SAT II Math Level 2 Exam and the math portion of the SAT. I also received a 5 on the AP calculus exam. I was an active member of my high school's competitive math team and was also the captain as an upperclassman.I truly love working with students and finding the most effective way to help them understand the material at hand. I am very patient and I believe that it is important to highlight how far a student have come, rather than just how much they have left to learn. I want to provide the most benefit to students that I can, so feel free to let me know if there is something you think I could do better. Feel free to contact me at any time!

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Nicole

Anatomy Tutor • +20 Subjects

I grew up in Kansas City, but decided to leave my comfort zone, and attend college in Texas. I graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with minors in Spanish and Chemistry. I am applying to Dental School and hope to one day become a Dentist like my Mother.I enjoy working with kids of all ages and learning abilities. I find it rewarding to share my interests with others. My favorite subjects are Biology and other Human Science courses because I think it is very interesting to discover how our bodies work.I like to introduce a topic slowly, so that it doesn't seem daunting. I also like using real-life examples so the topic is understood and not just memorized. I am an enthusiastic, friendly person who enjoys dancing, crafting, watching sports and spending time outside with friends, in my spare time.

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Cindy

College English Tutor • +40 Subjects

I like to think that everyone is their own, personal brand of genius. However, for those times when we struggle, there is no shame in asking for a little help. I graduated, cum laude, from Rowan University in 2013 with my BA in English. During this time, I served as a NJ certified substitute teacher. I explored varied career options: manuscript editing for SLACKinc medical publishers, freelance writing for Philadelphia's Headspace magazine, and tutoring privately in English composition. Teaching became a true passion of mine while I was becoming certified to teach English as a foreign language during several weeks in Cusco, Peru. After which, I came back to the States in pursuit of my Master's degree in subject matter education and my NJ standard teaching certificate. When I am not working towards this goal, I am painting, reading, or traveling. I spend much of my spare time on my yoga mat in order to stay in shape for summer hiking trails. I am an avid hiker and backpack traveler and believe in the value of a healthy body and mind. Yoga, in particular, has assisted me in pushing boundaries, cultivating a positive outlook, and maintaining a sense of self-discipline. These are values that would aid any student.

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Chassity

College English Tutor • +11 Subjects

I am a graduate of Clark Atlanta University. I received a Master of Arts degree in Counselor Education with a focus in Community and Mental Health Counseling. I received a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia State University in Middle Grades Education. I am a certified teacher in Language Arts, as well as Reading. I taught 6th and 7th graders English Language Arts over the course of three years.My specialty is writing; I am currently composing three books. I pride myself in finding relatable and engaging techniques to meet the needs of any age group. As a teacher, I collaborated with my resistant and challenged writers to make writing enjoyable and not unbearable. I am always overjoyed when my students that would only write a few sentences in the beginning of the school year can produce five-paragraph essays towards the middle of the school term. In between summers, I have tutored students on ACT and SAT preparation with emphasis on the Reading and Writing components. Nervous and anxious test takers leave my tutoring sessions feeling like victors! I am excited to working with your child in preparing them for either academic or test prep victories.

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William

College English Tutor • +24 Subjects

I graduated from Sewanee: The University of The South in 2015 with a degree in English and Music, two subjects for which I have an unabating passion. While in High School, I had a teacher that helped me find personal meaning within the poems and stories that we read, and that revelation has shaped the course of my life. I want to help other students find that personal connection in their studies, as I believe that is the key to learning.As a musician, I have played the Saxophone for thirteen years, studying under the instruction of Dr. Cesar Leal as I pursued my undergraduate degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Varsity Tutors connects students from across Bettendorf's 15 schools with personalized tutoring support. Whether your student attends a school in the Bettendorf Community School District, Pleasant Valley Community School District, or other local districts, we can match them with a tutor who understands the local curriculum and Iowa academic standards.

Bettendorf schools maintain a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio, which is solid, but even in well-staffed classrooms, individual learning needs can get overlooked. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to focus entirely on your student's specific gaps and learning style, adjusting pacing and approach in real-time—something that's difficult in a group setting, no matter how small.

Tutors working with Bettendorf students are familiar with Iowa Core standards and the specific benchmarks taught across local schools. They can target areas where your student is falling behind, reinforce concepts aligned with grade-level expectations, and build skills that support success on state assessments and classroom performance.

Math and reading comprehension are the most frequently requested subjects for students in the Bettendorf area, particularly as students move into middle and high school where concepts become more abstract. We also see strong demand for test prep (ACT, SAT), science support, and writing skills—all areas where personalized instruction makes a measurable difference.

The first session focuses on assessment and connection. The tutor will learn about your student's current challenges, strengths, and learning preferences, review recent schoolwork or test scores, and establish what success looks like. This foundation allows the tutor to create a personalized plan that addresses your student's specific needs and aligns with what they're learning in their Bettendorf classroom.

Pricing varies based on the subject, tutor expertise, and frequency of sessions you choose. We work with families to find a tutoring plan that fits their budget and schedule, whether that's weekly sessions leading up to a test or ongoing support throughout the school year. Contact us for a personalized quote based on your student's needs.

Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who have strong subject expertise and teaching experience. Many hold degrees in their subject area, have classroom teaching backgrounds, or bring specialized credentials (like ACT/SAT certification for test prep). Each tutor is vetted to ensure they can deliver effective, personalized instruction aligned with Bettendorf's educational standards.

Many students show noticeable progress within 4-6 weeks of consistent tutoring, though the timeline depends on the subject, the student's starting point, and how frequently they meet with their tutor. Regular sessions combined with practice between appointments accelerate results. We recommend setting specific goals with your tutor so you can track progress together.

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